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Books : Children's Books : Obsessions : Firefighting
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Text and labeled pictures present trucks and other equipment used by the fire department.
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A young girl describes all the work she would do if she drove a fire truck.
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A 2001 Children's Literature ChoiceEvery day, brave firefighters come to our rescue. When the fire alarm sounds, men and women put on their uniforms, slide down the firehouse pole, jump in their big red trucks, and rush to save our lives. From the minute the fire alarm rings, the day of a firefighter is filled with adventure -- and danger. Wherever there is a fire, we can be sure that firefighters will always be there!
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The new "I Want to Be" series is sure to appeal to children and parents alike. With full-color photographs throughout and straightforward, engaging and informative text, they are a great value.Every child has concepts and dreams about what they want to do when they grow up and adults all remember the black and white books that depicted the life of a veterinarian, policeman or other vocations. This new series is thoroughly modern and colorful. The firefighters, pilots and cow"boys" depicted are women and men. The aircraft and firefighting equipment are the most modern, from water-bombing helicopters to fighter planes to passenger-carrying jets. The days and nights of a cowboy are portrayed as the romantic but hard-working life that it is.
Children will enjoy learning about what mom, dad and other adults do at their jobs. And someday each child will want to choose a job of his or her dreams.
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This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy photographically illustrated information in an entertaining package. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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The alarm sounds. Fire! Fire! Big trucks roll out of the firehouse and race to the scene. Out come the soft hoses and aerial ladders. Whether the fire is in the city or in the country, on the waterfront or in a deep forest, firefighters are on the scene in moments, ready to attack the blaze.
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The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboat of its time, but by 1995, the city didn’t need old fireboats anymore. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, one sunny September day in 2001, something so horrible happened that the whole world shook. And a call came from the fire department, asking if the Harvey could battle the roaring flames. In this inspiring true story, Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to life and proves that old heroes never die. Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Nonfiction Award An ALA Notable Book A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare Title A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Booklist Top of the List Winner
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Told from a child's point of view, this book offers a look at all manner of fire engines, driven by dalmatians and accurately portrayed in pictures as bright and fun as toys. Full color.
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I am a fire engine.
I have an engine to pump water.
The ladder truck reaches high in the sky, the rescue truck carries special tools, and the fire boat fights fires along the shore! Little firefighters will love learning the names of their favorite vehicles and seeing them in action!
A book and toy in one!
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Students will learn about the exciting aspects of a given job from the point of view of a professional in the field. Original, dynamic photographs illustrate text exactly to ensure young readers' comprehension.
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Pumper trucks and big ladder trucks: sound the alarm, the fire department vehicles are on the move! Here they are, across the pages and in huge gatefolds, showcasing all the personnel and equipment needed to douse the flames and rescue people in danger. And there’s nothing that gets kids more fired up than firefighters and their engines. They’ll get a close-up look at it all: hoses, ladder lines, gauges, control panels, outriggers, deluge pumps, and the special clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus that keep the fighters safe. Plus, there’s an explanation of firefighter lingo, the rules all firefighters follow, and firefighting around the world.
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Elmo explains in simple terms what firefighters do, with help from two brave firefighters, Sean and Susan. The book covers the basics of uniforms and equipment as well as fire safety. Sure to fan the flames of toddlers’ firefighter fascination!
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'Usborne Beginners' contain dual-level text. On each page a simple line for beginner readers is accompanied by a more complex one, which can be read aloud by an adult or by the child as he or she grows in confidence.
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Shaped Board Books One thing leads to another in these delightful stories in which a series of mishaps culminates in an unexpected punchline. Young readers will have great fun following the central characters of Tugboat and Fire Engine from one hilarious scene to another to see what happens at the end of the story. The stories are built around visual jokes that young readers will enjoy. Following each character or animal through the story builds observation and recognition skills, as well as encouraging naming and counting games. The specially commissioned models have been made by the team that created the Oscar(r)-winning Wallace and Grommit animations.
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Children will explore a typical day of a community worker, following a firefighter as he puts out a fire, a construction worker on a buidling site, and more! Bright, bold photographs show these helpers serve their communities.
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ONE lightning bolt, in a flash, strikes a tree.
TWO pilots radio in what they see.
THREE rings, the dispatcher answers the call.
FOUR eager smokejumpers race down the hall.
What are smokejumpers?They are trained wildland firefighters who parachute into remote areas to extinguish fires. They are men and women who are on the front lines fighting forest and wildfires in order to save the environment from fire destruction. They are strong, dedicated, and brave.
With action-packed pictures and a simple, informative text, volunteer firefighter and fine artist Chris L. Demarest shows us how smokejumpers perform their unusual and difficult job of keeping all of us safe.
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Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert Dayna Hilton, known as Firefighter Dayna to millions of children and their caregivers, is the author of the critically acclaimed award-winning children s book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog. The children's fire safety picture book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, has been credited with saving several lives. Inspired by her work as a firefighter and her four-legged friend, Sparkles, Firefighter Dayna created a heart-warming story about Sparkles. As children learn of the adventures of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, they learn valuable fire safety tips enabling them and their families to keep fire safe. These tips include recognizing the firefighter as a helper and a friend, knowing the sound and purpose of a smoke alarm, learning how to crawl low under smoke, and understanding the importance of practicing a home fire drill using an escape map. Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is not only fun, but educational and based on the latest research. This book is fun and educationally sound, based on the latest fire safety research for young children by Oklahoma State University's Fire Protection Publications.
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Students with an interest in the fields of public safety, law, and security have many career options available to them with an associate's degree, comparable certification, and work/life experience. "Top Careers in Two Years: Public Safety, Law, and Security" is an accessible guide that takes readers on a tour of a variety of careers in this industry and gives them an insider's glance at a day on the job.Job profiles include: Corrections officer, Firefighter, Forensic specialist, Homeland security worker, Legal secretary, Paralegal, Paramedic/emergency medical technician, Park ranger, Patrol officer, and, Private security specialist.
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An entertaining and informative look at firefighting, from the equipment to the techniques, both in history and today. Enhanced with black and white photos, anecdotes from firefighters, and fire prevention and safety tips.
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These visually appealing books give young readers an up-close look at how big machines such as diggers and fire trucks help people do important jobs.